fold and tear here fold and tear here Osprey.bk Page 1 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Connecting the LitePro 760 is summarized on the back of this card and described in detail in the LitePro 760 User’s Guide. R The User’s Guide contains instructions and illustrations for IBMcompatible, Macintosh, PowerBook, X terminals and UNIX workstations. It also describes the remote control buttons and menu functions.
Osprey.bk Page 2 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM 1 If you are setting up the LitePro projector for the first time, install the 2 bulbs that were shipped with the projector. Refer to the “Read Me First” card for instructions. 7 If you want to display the image on your monitor as well as on the projection screen, plug the “Monitor” end of the LitePro cable into the end of the monitor cable. 2 Place the projector on a flat surface with the lens pointing towards the projection screen.
Osprey.bk Page 3 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Copyright © 1995 by In Focus Systems, Inc. Wilsonville, Oregon. All rights reserved.
Osprey.bk Page 4 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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Osprey.bk Page i Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Safety Summary Please read these instructions before using your LitePro projector. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in fire, electrical shock, personal injury or equipment damage. These graphics are used throughout this manual to draw your attention to important information about the LitePro: Information that may be unusual or unexpected. Information that helps you avoid damage to your equipment.
Osprey.bk Page ii Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Safety Summary Grounding The LitePro is grounded through the grounding conductor on the power cord. To avoid electric shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug. Fuse For protection against the risk of fire, use only a fuse of the specified type. Refer to page 41 for more information about fuse specifications and to page 31 for instructions on replacing the fuse.
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Osprey.bk Page 1 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Introduction The In Focus Systems LitePro 760 LCD projector has a resolution of 1024x768 pixels and 24,389 displayable colors. The LitePro 760’s liquid crystal display (LCD) is based on In Focus Systems’ patented Triple Super Twist Nematic (TSTN™) technology. It is ideal for highperformance business, CAD and imaging applications that demand high resolution and exceptional color quality. Shipping Box Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Osprey.bk Page 2 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Introduction Compatibility The LitePro 760 is compatible with a wide variety of computers including: • IBM-compatible desktop and laptop systems in VGA, SVGA, XGA and VESA modes • IBM PS/2 in VGA and MCGA modes.
Osprey.bk Page 3 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Introduction Usage Guidelines • The back of the LitePro can be very hot to the touch after use. Use extreme care or let it cool before lifting it. • Do not block the grills at the back of the LitePro. Restricting the air flow through the LitePro can cause it to overheat and turn off. • Handle the LitePro as you would any product with glass components. Be especially careful not to drop it.
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Osprey.bk Page 5 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Connecting the LitePro 760 This chapter describes how to position the LitePro for optimum viewing and how to connect it to your computer. Setting Up 1. Place the projector on a flat surface. • The projector must be within 6 feet of your power source. • The projector must be within 6 feet of the computer. • If you are installing the projector on the ceiling, refer to the Ceiling Mount Installation Guide for recommendations.
Osprey.bk Page 6 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Connecting the LitePro 760 6. On the Y-shaped LitePro cable that was shipped with the projector, locate the end that says “LCD.” Connect it to the “Computer” connector on the projector as shown below. 7. Make sure your computer and monitor are turned off. IMAGE SIZE LitePro Tips The distance from the LitePro’s lens to the screen determines the size of the projected image as shown here.
Osprey.bk Page 7 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Connecting the LitePro 760 Connecting your Computer To connect the projector to your computer, refer to the table below. Follow the procedure that corresponds to your computer.
Osprey.bk Page 8 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Connecting the LitePro 760 Connecting a Sun, SGI, Intergraph or NeXT Workstation Follow this procedure if your computer is a Sun SPARCstation, SGI Indigo or Indy, Intergraph 2400 or 6400, or color NeXTstation. 1. Locate your monitor cable; it connects the monitor to the computer. Unplug it from the computer. Remember where you unplugged the cable from the computer, you will plug the LitePro cable into this same connector in the next step. 2.
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Osprey.bk Page 10 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Connecting the LitePro 760 Connecting an HP, DEC or IBM Workstation or Tektronix X Terminal Follow this procedure if your computer is an HP workstation or X terminal, an IBM RS6000/220, a DEC VAXstation or DECstation 3100 or a Tektronix X terminal. 10 1. Locate your monitor cable; it connects the monitor to the computer. Unplug it from the computer.
Osprey.bk Page 11 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Connecting the LitePro 760 Connecting an IBM-Compatible Desktop Computer or SGI Starter1 Follow this procedure if your computer is an IBM-compatible desktop computer, IBM PS/2, IBM 90/XGA, IBM 95/XGA or SGI Starter 1. 1. Locate your monitor cable; it connects the monitor to the computer. Unplug it from the computer. Remember where you unplugged the cable from the computer, you will plug the LitePro cable into this same connector in Step 3. 2.
Osprey.bk Page 12 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Connecting the LitePro 760 Connecting a Macintosh Follow this procedure if your computer is a Mac II or any Mac with a separate monitor. 1. Locate your monitor cable; it connects the monitor to the computer. Unplug it from the computer. Remember where you unplugged the cable from the computer, you will plug the LitePro cable into this same connector in the next step. 2. Attach one of the Mac adapters to the “Computer” end of the LitePro cable.
Osprey.bk Page 13 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Connecting the LitePro 760 Connecting an IBM-Compatible Laptop Computer or SPARCbook Follow this procedure if your computer is an IBM-compatible laptop or Tadpole SPARCBook. 1. Attach the “Computer” end of the LitePro cable to the graphics connector on the computer. 2. Tighten the thumb screws on the connectors to ensure proper grounding. 3. Turn on the LitePro 760 by pressing the “1” side of the power switch.
Osprey.bk Page 14 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Connecting the LitePro 760 Connecting a Macintosh PowerBook You’ll need an Apple PowerBook video-out cable to use the LitePro with a PowerBook. 14 1. Attach the video-out cable to the PowerBook. 2. Attach one of the Mac adapters to the “Computer” end of the LitePro cable. Attach the adapter (with the cable attached) to the PowerBook’s video-out cable. Set the switch on the adapter to “LoRes”. 3. Tighten the thumb screws on all connectors. 4.
Osprey.bk Page 15 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Connecting the LitePro 760 Powering Up the LitePro Turn on the projector by pressing the “|” side of the power switch on the side of the projector. • After about 5 seconds, the projector test pattern appears. (If it does not, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 35. If you are using an IBM-compatible laptop computer, refer to the Appendix for monitor re-activation commands.
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Osprey.bk Page 17 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Using the LitePro 760 This section describes how to use the LitePro 760, including these operations. • If the image is not completely displayed, adjust the height of the LitePro (page 18) or use the arrow buttons to center the image (page 19). • If the image is out of focus, rotate the lens to focus it (this page). • If the image still looks bad after you have adjusted the focus, adjust the signal synchronization (page 20) or the tracking (page 23).
Osprey.bk Page 18 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Using the LitePro 760 Adjusting the Height Your LitePro is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release elevator foot. If the projected image seems wider at the bottom than at the top, extend the elevator foot until the distortion is corrected. To raise the LitePro: 1. Raise the front of the projector off the table by lifting up on the handle. 2. Press the quick-release button (just inside the handle). The elevator foot releases. 3.
Osprey.bk Page 19 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Using the LitePro 760 Reference to the Remote Control Buttons This section provides an alphabetical reference to the remote buttons. The names of the buttons are shown in bold. menu When you press menu, the LitePro menu appears at the top of the screen. Press menu again to remove the menu. When you remove the menu, the LitePro saves any changes you made. Refer to “Menu Functions” on page 22 for information about the menu functions.
Osprey.bk Page 20 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Using the LitePro 760 The arrow buttons are auto-repeating; they repeat their function as long as you hold down the button. contrast Adjust the contrast if the white areas of the projected image do not appear to be solid white. To increase the contrast, press the contrast + button. To decrease the contrast, press the contrast - button. There are 64 contrast levels.
Osprey.bk Page 21 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Using the LitePro 760 Using the Menu The LitePro 760’s on-screen menu allows you to adjust the individual colors in the projected image and change the following settings: • language of the menu • number of displayable colors • rear projection mode • tracking • color inversion • reset adjustments Each of the menu functions is described on the following pages in “Menu Functions”.
Osprey.bk Page 22 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Using the LitePro 760 Technical Information The left side of the menu contains information about the state of the LitePro. If you need to call In Focus Technical Support for assistance, they may need to know these values. • Track The current track setting. This value changes as you adjust the Track bar. (Refer to “Track” on page 23 for more information about tracking.) • Horiz The horizontal synchronization rate.
Osprey.bk Page 23 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Using the LitePro 760 Track The Track function adjusts the LitePro 760’s internal clock to match the signal from your computer. The projector usually adjusts the tracking automatically when you connect your computer. However, if the display shows evenly spaced, fuzzy, vertical lines or if the projected image is too wide or too narrow for the screen, you might be able to improve the image by adjusting the tracking manually.
Osprey.bk Page 24 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Using the LitePro 760 Reset When you select Reset, the LitePro changes all the adjustments you made back to the factory defaults. These adjustments are reset: • position • brightness • contrast • sync • red, green and blue • colors • track • inverse Switching Projection Lamps The LitePro was shipped with two projection lamps. To avoid breaking during shipping, they are not installed in the LitePro at the factory.
Osprey.bk Page 25 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Using the LitePro 760 When switching lamps, be careful not to touch the exhaust grill on the door. This area is very hot when the projector is operating. Do not switch the lamp changer back and forth rapidly. This can damage the lamp filaments and shorten the life of the lamp.
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Osprey.bk Page 27 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Maintenance This section describes: • how to clean the lens, • how to replace the projection lamps, • how to replace the batteries in the remote control, and • how to replace the fuse. Do not open the LitePro case! Opening the case will expose you to electric shock hazard. Except for the projection lamps, there are no userserviceable parts inside! If you are having problems with your LitePro, refer to the “Troubleshooting” section of this manual.
Osprey.bk Page 28 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Maintenance Replacing the Projection Lamps When a lamp fails, be sure to replace it with another EVD bulb (36 volt, 400 watt) from General Electric or OSRAM. These bulbs provide the best performance and longest bulb life. You can order replacement lamps from In Focus. Refer to “Accessories” on page 43 for information. Follow these steps to replace the lamps. 1. Press the “0” side of the LitePro’s power switch.
Osprey.bk Page 29 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Maintenance 6. Using the cloth, unplug the old bulb from its socket as shown below. Be very careful not to touch surfaces that may still be hot.
Osprey.bk Page 30 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Maintenance Bulb Guard Your LitePro is equipped with a bulb life detection system called Bulb Guard. When the operating bulb is near the end of its life or has become degraded, Bulb Guard causes the lamp to blink. When this happens, switch to the spare lamp. After you have finished your presentation and the LitePro has cooled, replace the old lamp with a new one. Replacing Batteries in the Remote Control Follow these steps to replace the batteries. 1.
Osprey.bk Page 31 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Maintenance Replacing the Fuse A power line surge or spike can blow the power supply fuse and cause the LitePro to stop working. If this happens, you’ll need to replace the fuse. Use only the specified power supply fuse. Using a different fuse may cause serious damage to the LitePro. The correct fuse for your LitePro depends on the power line voltage in the country where you are operating the LitePro.
Osprey.bk Page 32 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Maintenance 32 5. Using a small coin or a flat blade screwdriver, turn the fuse holder a quarter turn in the clockwise direction. 6. Pull the fuse holder out of the LitePro. 7. Remove the blown fuse from the fuse holder. 8. Push the new fuse into the clips of the holder until it is securely seated.
Osprey.bk Page 33 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Maintenance 9. Place the fuse holder back in the LitePro. 10. Using the same tool you used in step 5, turn the fuse holder a quarter turn counter-clockwise. 11. Plug the power cord back in. 12. Press the “|” side of the power switch to turn the LitePro back on.
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Osprey.bk Page 35 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Troubleshooting Do not open the LitePro case! Opening the case may cause electric shock! Except for the projection lamps, there are no userserviceable parts inside. If you are having problems with your LitePro, read through this section of this manual. Call In Focus Technical Support if necessary. They will refer you to an In Focus Authorized Service Provider.
Osprey.bk Page 36 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Troubleshooting If you call In Focus for assistance: • Display the menu (press the menu button on the remote). Write down the information that is displayed on the left side of the menu. (Refer to “Technical Information” on page 22 if you want to know more about these values.) • Find out what kind of graphics controller card is installed in your computer. (This is the circuit board inside your computer to which the LitePro is connected.
Osprey.bk Page 37 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Troubleshooting Problem: Image is not centered on the screen • Use the arrow buttons on the remote to center the image. (The menu must be off when you re-position the image. When the menu is displayed, the arrow buttons have a different function.) Refer to “arrow buttons” on page 19 for more information.
Osprey.bk Page 38 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Troubleshooting Problem: Image and menus are reversed left to right • Rear projection mode is probably set. To switch back to forward projection: 1. Press the menu button on the remote to display the menu. 2. Select “Rear Projection”. Press the up or down button to switch back to forward projection. 3. Press menu again to remove the menu. Problem: LitePro displays vertical lines, “bleeding” or spots • Adjust the contrast.
Osprey.bk Page 39 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Appendix Compatibility and Cabling The following table lists the computers that the LitePro 760 was compatible with when this manual was written. The “Adapter” column on the right lists the adapter set you should use with the computer.
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Osprey.bk Page 41 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Appendix Specifications Projection Lamps Type 400 watt tungsten halogen, ANSI EVD type bulbs - manufactured by OSRAM, part number HLX 64663 Life Average 50 hours each Fuse 100 to 120V nominal line 10A, 250V, 3AB 220 to 240V nominal line 6.3A, 250V, 5x20mm Input Power Requirements 100 to 240 VAC, 7.2A to 2500 mA, 50 to 60 Hz. Remote Control Battery Two (2) AAA alkaline cells Range 25 feet (7.
Osprey.bk Page 42 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Appendix Temperature Operating 15° to 32°C * Non-operating -20° to 60°C Altitude Operating 0 to 10,000 feet (3048 meters) Non-operating 20,000 feet (6096 meters) Humidity Operating and non-operating 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing Dimensions LitePro 760 20 x 11.5 x 8 inches (51 x 29 x 20 cm) Weight Unpacked 19.5 lbs. (8.8 kg) As shipped 28 lbs (12.7 kg) * 42 Maximum operating temperature depends on altitude.
Osprey.bk Page 43 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Appendix Accessories Contact your In Focus dealer to order. Refer to the In Focus Accessories Catalog for additional items.
Osprey.bk Page 44 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Appendix Cable Connector Pin Assignments The Y-shaped LitePro cable that shipped with your LitePro has three connectors, they are labeled “Monitor”, “Computer” and “LCD.” The pin assignments for these connectors are listed here. “LCD” Connector The end of the LitePro cable that plugs into the LitePro itself is a male 26-pin D-style connector. The table below lists its pin assignments.
Osprey.bk Page 45 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Appendix “Monitor” and “Computer” Connectors The pin assignments are the same for the “Monitor” and “Computer” connectors. The “Monitor” connector is a female video RGB, 15-pin micro-D-style connector. The “Computer” connector is a male video RGB, 15-pin micro-D-style connector. The table below lists the pin assignments for both connectors.
Osprey.bk Page 46 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Appendix Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Most laptop computers de-activate their built-in monitors when a second display device is connected. The following chart lists the commands that re-activate the laptop’s monitor. If your computer is not listed here, refer to the computer’s documentation.
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Osprey.bk Page 48 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM Appendix * Computer Key command to activate port Key command to de-activate port Wyse software driver software driver Zenith FN-F10 FN-F10 These manufacturers have other models that automatically send video to the external CRT port when some type of display device is attached. ** These manufacturers offer more than one key command depending on the computer model.
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Osprey.bk Page 53 Monday, December 11, 2000 1:38 PM LIMITED WARRANTY In Focus Systems Inc. (“In Focus”) warrants that each LitePro 760 (“the Product”) sold hereunder will conform to and function in accordance with the written specifications of In Focus. Said limited warranty shall apply only to the first person or entity that purchases the Product for personal or business use and not for the purpose of distribution or resale.
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